Shark fin soup subject of battles in Beijing - Montreal Gazette

Shark fin soup subject of battles in Beijing Montreal Gazette Demand for shark fin soup, once a dish for Ming Dynasty emperors, has skyrocketed in the last several decades as more people can afford to serve it at business banquets and wedding feasts, thanks to the growth of China's middle class. Asian American Group Sues to Stop State Ban of Shark Fin SoupSF Weekly (blog) all 4 news articles »

Days Inn Robbery Suspects Arrested - NBC 29 News

Days Inn Robbery Suspects Arrested NBC 29 News Police say Evans invited a man she met at the Ming Dynasty restaurant back to her hotel room and that is when Bednarski pistol-whipped him in a stairwell and robbed him. The victim received multiple lacerations to the back of his head. Pair charged in July robberyThe Daily Progress all 2 news articles »

Ball State professor recalls his sabbatical in China - Ball State Daily News

Ball State professor recalls his sabbatical in China Ball State Daily News Kenneth Swopes, associate professor of history explains his research about the Ming dynasty while pointing out relics that have helped him with his research. He talked about his findings to students and other professors Tuesday afternoon in the ... and more »

American 'Chinese' Food Comes to China - Newsweek

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American 'Chinese' Food Comes to China Newsweek For his own nostalgia and that of his foreign guests, he also serves a wide selection of dishes he used to cook up in restaurants with names like Ming Dynasty and Kung-Po Kitchen on suburban boulevards across America. “I wanted something like General ... and more »

What the Chinese New Year means for local Nanjingese - Tribune Review

What the Chinese New Year means for local Nanjingese Tribune Review The laofangzi here may date back over 500 years to the Ming Dynasty. The native Nanjingese of this community are currently awaiting eviction and demolition. Many of the residents expect their homes to be relocated within the year.